If you spend the warm season at the dacha or suburban area, then before the start of the season it’s worth spending some time and building a wooden summer shower with your own hands. Even if you have a shower in your house, such a structure will definitely not be superfluous: in the summer heat, dousing yourself with cool water, slightly heated under the sun, is really very pleasant.

Moreover, such a structure is quite simple to install, so even not the most experienced craftsman can cope with the task.

Tools and materials

Before we start work, we need to stock up on everything we need.

• Wooden beams with a cross section of 50x50 mm and a length of up to 2.5 m. Such parts for the manufacture vertical supports we will need from 4 to 6 pieces.
• Beams or thick boards for the top and bottom trim, as well as to strengthen the frame.
• Wooden slats for flooring.
• Lining for covering the walls of a shower stall.

Advice!
The best option would be to purchase larch blanks.
Maple, pine and ash also tolerate loads well, but cope less well with moisture.
In principle, oak can also be used, but for this purpose it is too expensive.

• Water tank on the roof. It is advisable to purchase a special container with a wide neck and a lower pipe to which a faucet and shower head are connected.
• If necessary, a shower tray (you can do without it).
• Various accessories - towel racks, shelves, curtains, etc.

In addition, we will need consumables:

• Fasteners - screws or nails.
• Concrete for installing supports in the ground.
• Materials for arrangement drainage well or .
• A product for impregnating wood and protecting it from moisture and microorganisms.

As for the tools, here you can get by with a standard set:

• Entrenching tool for excavation work.
• Devices for mixing concrete (mixer or regular trough)
• Wood saw (circular, reciprocating or hacksaw).
• Drill or screwdriver.
• Building level.
• Hand tool.
• Brush or spray for applying moisture-proof impregnation.

When everything is ready, you can start working.

Drainage options

Drain pit

Before you start building a shower, you need to understand where all the waste water will go. The easiest way is to drain it onto the ground, but this is only possible if the shower is located at a distance from the site, and even on well-drained soil. Otherwise, we cannot avoid contaminated water getting into the beds or water intake sources.

Most often, a separate drainage well is installed for the shower:

• In the selected area, we dig a hole up to one and a half meters deep.
• We protect the walls of the pit from getting wet and collapsing by installing wooden formwork, masonry from ceramic bricks or old car tires.

Advice!
Price quality bricks is very high, therefore, for the construction of drainage pits, they most often use broken stones, or they take stones that have been used, but still retain their shape.

• We lay drainage material at the bottom of the well. For this purpose, either pebbles or large crushed stone are used.
• We make sides on top on which the frame of the shower stall will rest.

Septic tank or cesspool

If there is a cesspool or a septic tank, and we plan to install a shower no further than 10 meters from these structures, you can simply arrange a drainage ditch:

• In the place where the shower is installed, we dig a shallow (up to 30 cm) pit. It will contain .
• From the pit to the septic tank we dig a trench up to 20 cm wide. Optimal slope towards the drainage container is about 3 - 5 cm per 1 m.
• Next, you can proceed in two ways: either concrete the bottom of the trench and cover it from above, leaving several inspection grates, or lay a sewer pipe for external use. The second option is more preferable, and in terms of costs it will be approximately equivalent to the first.

In this case, all wastewater generated under the shower will be transported as quickly as possible to the septic tank, where it will be included in the process of waste decomposition and infiltration of purified liquid into the ground.

Important! If the design of your septic tank provides for regular pumping, then with the addition of a shower, the amount of drainage will approximately double. This fact should be taken into account when planning preventive measures.

Building a shower

Frame and sheathing

If we take the drawings given in the article as a basis summer shower made of wood - anyone can build such a structure with their own hands.

However, beginners should carefully study the algorithm of work in order to avoid annoying mistakes.

• The shower stall usually has small area at considerable altitude. This makes the structure unstable, which is why it is most often installed on supports buried in the ground.

Note!
This does not apply to lightweight portable showers with slatted frames - they are usually simply tied with wire to reinforcing bars driven into the ground.

• To install supports, we make nests up to half a meter deep in the soil.. We fill the bottom of each nest with gravel - it will prevent the stand from sagging under its own weight.
• We impregnate the lower parts of the racks with an antiseptic, wrap them in roofing felt and concrete them in the ground.. After pouring the concrete, we adjust the position of the supports according to the level and fix them in a strictly vertical position.
• After this, you need to give the concrete time to gain strength.. Since the load on the supports will not be very large, the required 28 days are rarely waited: even a week is enough.

• At the bottom we attach a harness made of beams. We install on them either a pre-purchased shower tray or a grid of slats connected to gaps of 0.5 - 1 cm for water to flow out.

Advice!
The grate must be thoroughly sanded, otherwise the risk of getting a splinter in your bare foot will become very noticeable.

• We install cross members in the middle part and reinforce them with braces. We connect all the parts using nails or self-tapping screws, after impregnating them with a moisture-proof compound.
• We make it from beams top harness. We also install cross beams, on which the water tank will be held.

• We cover the outside of the shower stall with boards (lining is best). Most often, the sheathing is not brought to the floor by about 25 - 35 cm - this ensures optimal air circulation.
• We install at the front wooden door with external and internal latches. Instead of a door, sometimes they simply hang a plastic curtain: this design is easier to manufacture, but less convenient to use.

Advice!
It is worth attaching several hooks to the outer wall next to the door.
We will hang clothes and towels on them: this way they will not get wet during water procedures.

Equipment and decor

All we have to do is equip the water supply system.

And here it is best to implement classic solutions:

• On top part In the shower we install a water tank. An industrial container made of dark plastic, with a neck located on top and a nozzle for a shower head on the bottom, is ideal.

Note!
Instead of a factory container, it is quite possible to use metal barrels, and polymer containers.
The main thing is that the structure is sealed and does not release toxic substances upon contact with water.

• In areas where the only source of water is a well without a pump, the tank must be filled manually using buckets. To do this, we attach a fairly strong ladder behind or to the side.
• If there is a water supply on the site (no matter whether it is central or autonomous), then it is much easier to connect a hose to the container on the roof. By connecting it to the water supply, we can quickly and effortlessly fill the tank with the amount of water we need.
• IN summer time The water in the tank heats up quickly. But in spring and autumn, taking a cold shower is not very pleasant. To provide more efficient heating, we build a slatted frame around the tank, which we cover with transparent film or glass. Such an improvised greenhouse will provide comfortable temperature water even on a cloudy day.
• We attach a watering can with a tap inside the cabin, checking the tightness of the pipe.
• On one of the walls we attach a shelf for soap and a hook for a washcloth.

After this you can use the shower. And so that it lasts as long as possible, before the start of each summer season the cabin should be sanded and treated with an antiseptic, and then either coated with varnish for exterior use or applied wood paint.

Conclusion

A summer shower made of wood, made according to the above algorithm, is quite simple, reliable and convenient. However, you can always make adjustments to the design, introducing either your own ideas or technical solutions gleaned from the educational video in this article.

Summer time gives us warm sun, greenery, flowers and a great opportunity to take a shower on fresh air. After a cramped city apartment, this procedure brings a pleasant feeling of renewal and unity with nature.

Despite the simplicity of the outdoor shower design, there are many interesting options its implementation. We will get acquainted with the most interesting and profitable ones for construction on a summer cottage in this article.

Options for a summer shower for a summer residence

It's no secret that you can build a summer shower for your dacha from different materials. For the frame, you can take profile metal or wooden beams. Cellular polycarbonate, corrugated sheeting, tarpaulin, polyethylene film, siding, blockhouse.

In addition to using frame structure, the walls of the shower stall can be made of blocks or bricks. The washing compartment can be single or interconnected with the toilet. This solution reduces the cost of construction and allows rational use of the site area (photo No. 1).

Photo No. 1 “Two in one” - a popular way to combine a shower with a toilet

The simplest and most inexpensive outdoor shower- a frame made of wooden blocks covered with planed boards (photo No. 2-3).

Photo No. 2-3 Summer shower with a cabin made of timber and boards

Photo No. 4 An example of the simplest prefabricated structure made of timber and boards, which can be covered with an awning

The main thing you need to pay attention to in this case is the strength of the frame on which the container will stand. The frame posts must be protected from rotting and reinforced with corner braces. The concrete floor can be replaced with a standard shower tray, directing the soapy water from it into a common septic tank.

Photo No. 5-6-7 Options for interesting, but at the same time uncomplicated wooden showers

If you have an angle grinder and welding skills, you can make a summer shower with your own hands from a metal profile and cover its walls with tarpaulin. If welding machine no, then the frame is assembled using threaded connections, and reinforce the corners with steel plates - “kerchiefs” (photo No. 8-9).

Photo No. 8-9 Summer shower made of metal profiles covered with tarpaulin fabric

This shower option is more convenient than a single cabin, since it has two isolated compartments: for undressing and washing.

Photo No. 10 shows a garden shower popular among summer residents. It also uses metal load-bearing frame, but the filling of the sidewalls is made of a film screen put on rings and a cord.

Photo No. 10 Shower stall with a metal frame and a screen made of polyethylene film

The metal base of the cabin can be easily combined with corrugated sheeting. This makes it simple and reliable design, well protected from the wind (photo No. 11).

Photo No. 11 Shower stall covered with corrugated sheets

Photo No. 12 Garden shower stall with dressing room (220x100) made of corrugated sheets and pipes

In factory conditions, cabins for summer showers are most often made using two materials: profile pipe and sheet polycarbonate. If you want to save money, the same structure can be assembled by yourself. The result is aesthetically pleasing, durable and practical (photo No. 13-14).

Photo No. 13-14 Excellent shower for a summer house - profile pipe and cellular polycarbonate

The dimensions of this design are designed for the installation of a flat plastic tank with a watering can.

The shape of the shower does not have to be rectangular and closed on three sides. Photo No. 15 shows an interesting solution based on a wooden beam wall and metal pipe, along which the screen moves. You can’t put a heavy tank on such a shower. It is designed to supply heated water from a home water supply.

Photo No. 15 Original “corner” outdoor shower

A frame for a summer shower is not needed if you attach it to the wall of the house. To do this, you need to line it with waterproof material and bring the mixer with a hose to the surface. By filling the floor with large pebbles and making simple drainage, you will get what you dreamed of: cozy corner for water procedures, filled with air and light (photo No. 16). If you don’t like the open option of a wall shower, then install walls light as in photo No. 17.

Photo No. 16-17 In summer, you can take a shower not only in the stall, but also near the wall of the building, and the fence of the wall shower will protect you from prying eyes

Climbing plants can be successfully used to fill the walls of an outdoor shower. All that is needed for such a solution is a lattice screen made of mesh, on which ivy, hops or grapes will weave a living carpet.

When considering the materials from which you can build a shower structure, do not forget about natural stone. The option shown in photo No. 18 will perfectly complement the landscape design.

Photo No. 18 A wall made of wild stone, curled up like a “snail” - the best place for placing a summer shower

In this case, the fencing was laid dry, without using mortar. It is not needed here, because a flat stone was used in the work. It holds securely in the solid wall due to its weight. The considered option does not involve installing a container, since its appearance will spoil the beauty of the stone lace. Water is supplied to the shower head from an external water supply.

If there is an old tree on your site, do not rush to cut it down for firewood. Its trunk can be used as an original installation for a summer shower. Surround it with a concrete wall of a curvilinear outline, and your creativity will delight your neighbors and friends (photo No. 19).

Photo No. 19 An old tree on the site is not a hindrance, but the basis of an original shower structure

Continuing the review of summer shower options, we note that it can be built not only from purchased ones, but also from inexpensive scrap materials.

In photo No. 20 you see such a design. Its frame is made of wooden blocks. The fencing was made from willow wicker, which grows next to the dacha plots.

Photo No. 20 Simple, inexpensive and beautiful - wooden frame covered with willow vine

Planning to build at the dacha utility block made of brick, do not forget to plan a shower compartment in it (photo No. 21-22).

Photo No. 21-22 Compact outbuildings “shower-shed” made from blocks

On durable stone walls Such a structure can be installed without any problems of any volume and shape.

Estimated cost of ready-made options

Factory-produced shower cabins are available in several versions. Some have a metal frame equipped with a screen made of synthetic fabric. Others are sheathed with cellular polycarbonate or made entirely from modular plastic panels. The buyer is offered two planning solutions: a summer shower with and without a changing room.

The average price of an outdoor shower with a moisture-resistant awning and a plastic 200-liter tank (heated) is 15,000 rubles. For a frame-tent structure, complete with a changing room and washbasin, you will have to pay at least 18,000 rubles.

Single cabin from cellular polycarbonate on a galvanized frame with a heated 200-liter tank can be purchased at a price of 20,000 rubles. This design can be supplemented with a locker room by paying an additional 5,000 rubles for it.

A summer shower cabin made of plastic on a metal frame, equipped with a heated tank, will cost no less than 24,000 rubles.

Please note that prices can vary greatly in the regions of the Russian Federation, so you can find out the most up-to-date information from local manufacturers.

How to build a summer shower with your own hands?

The choice of material in this case depends on the set of tools you have at your disposal. If the farm does not have a welding machine and a grinder, then the frame is made of planed bars. You can sheathe it with boards, plastic lining or simply attach film waterproof material to the racks.

An outdoor shower made of polycarbonate on a metal profile is more durable than a wooden one and is not much more difficult to assemble. For this work, you need to prepare a steel corner 50x50mm or a profile pipe with a cross-section of 40x20mm (wall thickness 2 mm). The quantity of the purchased profile is calculated based on the dimensions of the shower: height 2.1 meters, length and width - 1 meter.

The dimensions of the cabin may differ from those indicated, since its length and width depend on the dimensions of the purchased tank. The length of the posts should be 10 cm greater than the height of the frame (for concreting).

It is more convenient to assemble the sidewalls on a flat asphalt or concrete area, using welder magnets to fix the profiles.

The sequence of operations looks like this:

1. We lay two racks and two crossbars on the site in pairs and weld them overlapping.
2. Having installed the side frames vertically, we weld two transverse profiles to them, check the corners and fix the joints with a working seam.
3. Having poured a concrete screed under the shower stall, we place the finished frame in it so that the legs of the racks are immersed in the concrete. We check the verticality of the installation (if necessary, adjust the depth of embedding of the racks in the screed).

After this, all that remains is to weld the door frame and attach the hinges to it. The work is completed by cutting the cellular polycarbonate and fixing it with self-tapping screws to the shower frame. Can be used to collect water steel pallet or at the concreting stage, make a channel for drainage by installing a drain and a sewer pipe into it.

In summer, along with beautiful sunny weather and bright colors From plants we also get the need to shower more often than usual. In addition, swimming in the fresh air under streams of fresh water is a real pleasure, especially if you live in an apartment and go out into nature. On cold days, when the water does not heat up enough from the sun, you can use a heated shower.

As always, the most ingenious thing is simple. In our case, making a summer shower with your own hands is very simple; however, there are many options for implementing the idea.

Options for a summer shower for a summer residence

Let's start with the materials. It is possible to assemble a frame from any beams, whether it is a metal profile pipe or wooden beams. The walls can be made from a wide range of materials, here are examples: covered with wood, profiled sheets of metal. The best quality and price match if the summer shower is made of polycarbonate, but you can even use opaque oilcloth or tarpaulin stretched over the frame.

OPTION #1

A shower made of bricks or building blocks will be more expensive, but also more reliable. The structure can be made combined and a toilet can be built next to it, as can be seen in the photo. The masonry can be lined with any material available for this purpose.

OPTION #2

To assemble a shower from a profile pipe, welding is most often used, but if you do not have the opportunity to use it, then the beams can be fastened together using holes and bolts. To make the corners rigid, attach a gusset plate or diagonal strip of metal to them. Such frames look good covered with tarpaulin or oilcloth, as can be seen in the photo.

Also on everything tighter metal base You can easily attach corrugated sheeting, which will add reliability to the structure in many ways.

OPTION #3

In construction hypermarkets you can find ready shower For street conditions. But there is an opportunity to save money and make a summer shower with your own hands. The general concept has already been described above - the frame is made of corrugated pipe, and the casing is made of polycarbonate. Original examples look at the photos.

Such designs are designed for the use of a storage tank for a summer shower; heating will be carried out due to the flat shape of the container.

OPTION #4

One more interesting solution there will be a combination. For example, three walls can be made of hard material, covered with wood or a sheet of metal, or polycarbonate, and the fourth wall can be a screen made of opaque film. Unfortunately, it is not possible to immerse a water tank on such a design, and therefore water can be supplied from the home water supply.

This can simplify the task of providing water for the shower and heating it. Thus, you can make a shower with heated water with your own hands from a home water heater or boiler.

OPTION #5

A shower similar to the previous one can be made by attaching it to the house, or rather to its wall. Cover the wall with a material that will prevent water from penetrating the wall and extend the pipe for the watering can to a height of approximately 230 centimeters. In this case, the frame is not needed at all, but if the open option is not suitable, then you can make a screen or curtain that will move along a curved pipe. The floor can be laid with tiles or other comfortable material, after draining.

OPTION #6

If possible, you can lay out shower enclosures from natural stone. This solution will fit perfectly into landscape design the entire area. In the version in the photo, water is supplied from the home water supply, since the presence of a barrel can disrupt the aesthetics of the structure. The stone was laid without mortar, because its flat shape allows the entire structure to stand securely.

OPTION #7

A budget option for a summer shower is to use materials from tree branches. The frame can be made from thick and even branches, and the walls from bending vines or long branches.

This option is not only quite cheap, but also looks original. Due to the fragility of the frame, water is supplied from the water supply.

Ready-made blocks and prices

Factory-made outdoor shower cabins have quite a variety. First of all, they can be done in various colors, since the colors of polycarbonate and corrugated sheeting may be different. The lining can also be made of synthetic fabrics, for example, film or tarpaulin. You will also find two configurations: with and without a changing room.

On average, prices for cabins packed in an awning are 15 thousand rubles. The package includes a tank with a capacity of 200 liters. If you also want a locker room, then the amount will be approximately 18 thousand or more.

The same options, but with polycarbonate walls and a heated tank, will cost 20 and 25 thousand rubles, respectively.

Of course, these prices are approximate and exact numbers you can find out in local construction stores.

What do you need to build an outdoor shower with your own hands?

Earlier we already talked about the materials from which a shower stall can be made; the frame is best made from corrugated pipe; the covering has a wide range of materials to choose from: profile flooring, polycarbonate, awning and even oilcloth. When choosing a material, consider the tools that you have for installation.

Also consider the durability of the materials. For example, polycarbonate will retain its properties longer compared to wood, but it reacts poorly to high temperatures and more difficult to assemble.

Preparation plan

1. Drawing and plan. On average, an outdoor shower stall measures 1000*1000*2200 millimeters. These dimensions allow the average person to feel comfortable inside. At the request of the owner, the width and length can be greater, but in no case less. Reducing the parameters will create difficulties in accepting the procedure. And this height is due to the fact that part of the watering can will be taken away from the ceiling and the tray.

In addition, the drawing will be useful if you decide to include a locker room or other extensions in the building. This calculation will help avoid additional costs and be completely ready for construction.

1. Choice of material for the frame. It is recommended to use metal: angle or profile pipe. For the frame you will need a corner 50 by 50 millimeters or a corrugated pipe 40 by 20 millimeters. Calculate the footage of the blanks based on the dimensions of the shower: height, perimeter and length. Also consider the dimensions of the tank when designing the dimensions of the frame. The structure must be strong enough to withstand the weight of a full container. In addition, such material will last much longer than any wood. Maintenance is minimal - tint on time to avoid rotting.

If the choice falls on wood, then in order for it to fulfill its role for a long time, it must be treated with special moisture-resistant agents, and then painted or varnished. The part of the tree that will be in the ground must be covered with bitumen or resin.

1. Material for cladding. The list to choose from is very large, but the most practical and popular are brick, corrugated board or polycarbonate. All of these types differ in the way they are assembled and how they need to be maintained: for brickwork: you will need mortar, after which it would be useful to cover it with inside varnish; It will be enough to attach the corrugated sheet to the bolts, having previously drilled the holes; polycarbonate is also bolted, but it will require washers.
2. Water source. Equip your shower with a capacity that is sufficient for use by everyone living on the site. On average, one person requires 20-30 liters of water (fortunately, there is a huge selection in stores). Since the weather can bring surprises, heating will not be superfluous. You can equip your tank with electric heating using a heating element. If it is possible, run a water supply from the house to the shower, this will allow you to use water heated by a boiler or gas water heater.
3. Roof. An important part, since while you are swimming, there will be a rather heavy load on top. To avoid injury, the material must be rigid. It is better to use slate or corrugated sheets as a roof. Polycarbonate will simply burst under a heavy load.
4. Drain. It is better to drain approximately two meters from the structure. This will help avoid bad odors. Convenient parameters for a pit would be 500 millimeters in diameter and 1000-1500 in depth. The walls and drainage are filled with concrete using formwork.
5. Tools and consumables. At a minimum you will need: a hammer, a saw and a hacksaw, a grinder, a drill. For fastening metal frame Welding is good, but you will need electrodes for it. You will also need to acquire nails, bolts and drills with a diameter corresponding to the bolts.

You will also need a watering can, a mixer, if a supply is provided hot water, adapters, nozzles, pipes and hoses for water supply.

Sequence of operations

To assemble a shower stall you need:

1. According to the drawing in the photo, we weld or assemble parts of the frame using bolts. When assembling, take into account the loss in length.
2. We place the halves vertically and connect them using welding seams or the same bolts.
3. We pour the concrete screed and make sure that the legs sink 10-15 centimeters into the screed. Using a level, make sure that the structure is level. For a brick building, concrete and screed are poured. For drainage, a plastic pipe is used, which must be placed in concrete during the pouring process.
4. After the concrete has hardened, proceed to the cladding and installation of plumbing fixtures, accessories, as well as the final arrangement of the cabin.

Once the frame is assembled, all that remains is to cover it with the selected material. Consider the dimensions of the material based on the dimensions of the “skeleton”. It is better to arrange the drain using a pallet or, at the stage of concrete formation, make a current by placing it there plastic pipe, which will lead to the sewer pit.

The source of water can be either plastic tank on the roof of the cabin, and the supplied pipe from the home water supply.

As you can see, with just a little imagination you can build an outdoor shower, spending a minimum of money and getting maximum aesthetics and quality.

Owners summer cottages They are trying to supply water to the house and provide basic amenities. You can build a summer shower at your dacha with your own hands, either temporary or permanent - the type of future structure is selected depending on individual needs.

Before you build a shower in your dacha with your own hands, you need to competently carry out the design, determine the location of the future structure, and select materials. The room should be uncrowded, as comfortable and convenient for use as possible.

Selecting a location

In order to ensure rapid drainage of water, it is optimal to install the shower on a flat or slightly elevated area. You should not choose a site located in a deep depression or in a hole.

To avoid water stagnation, choose the right place to build a summer shower

Optimal for country shower there will be an open area, well lit by the sun, which is located at some distance from other buildings. In this case, the barrel will naturally heat up under the sun, ensuring the supply warm water. This condition can be neglected only if it is planned to build a shower stall with heated water.

At the same time, the site where construction will be carried out should not be too far from the house - after water procedures, it is advisable to get from the shower to a warm room as quickly as possible.

Size calculation

When building a country shower, the following parameters are used as standard:

1. height - 200–300 cm;
2. length - 190 cm;
3. width - 140 cm.

An example of drawing up a drawing of a summer shower

The indicated dimensions are very convenient because, taking into account the thickness of the walls, the building will ultimately have an area of ​​200x150 cm - this is a completely waste-free option when using boards standard sizes. As a result, 100x100 cm will be allocated for the shower stall, and 600x400 cm for the changing room.

Required tools and materials

You will need the following tools:

• roulette;
• corner;
• level;
• hammer.

In addition, you need to stock up on nails and a ball of twine. Separately, you need to purchase a tank, as well as pipes, a couple of taps and a shower divider. Brick, iron or plastic sheets are suitable as building materials for the construction of the cabin, wooden boards, for the construction of the frame - pipes.

Tools needed to build a shower in the country

For the foundation pouring and construction of brickwork, a certain amount of cement, sand and concrete will be required, and for the final finishing - insulation materials, paint, plaster, hooks for clothes, shelves for bathroom accessories and other accessories.

Options for shower designs for a summer residence

The simplest option for a summer residence is compact portable shower, which is suitable for one-time water procedures, has a standard volume of 20 liters and is designed to supply water for 10 minutes. The operating principle boils down to filling the reservoir with water and then heating it in the sun, after which the portable shower is mounted to a height of 2 meters and is ready for use.

Portable shower

It also has a simple design outdoor shower, the installation process of which boils down to the following steps:

1. attaching a branch water pipe to the wall;
2. connecting a pipe and a watering can using a hose;
3. fixing the watering can holder;
4. installing a screen.

A common option for summer cottage is the so-called change house with a shower, the design of which involves the presence of a solid modular container or a frame-collapsible block.

Options for a stationary summer shower for a summer residence

Installation of this structure is quite simple - the territory is marked, the top ball of soil is removed and leveled, a cushion of sand and gravel is created, on top of which boards are laid. A block assembled on site or a ready-made structure is installed on the soil prepared in this way.

Of course, the most durable shower will be a stationary shower, but its construction will require more effort and time.

Preparing the base

It is much easier to erect a frame structure than a permanent structure - depending on the type of structure chosen, the stages of preparing the site for construction will differ.

For a temporary structure, it is enough to simply remove 10-15 cm of the top layer of soil from the site to level it, and then fill it with sand.

For a country shower, you will need to lay a foundation, the depth of which is determined by the materials used for its construction. For example, for a brick shower, a foundation with a depth of up to 30 cm will be sufficient.

Foundation for the construction of a capital summer shower

The foundation is laid in the following sequence:

• pegs are driven into the outer corners of the future shower;
• a cord is stretched around the perimeter;
• a place for pipes is prepared (a log or branch wrapped in roofing material is laid);
• concrete solution is poured.

Advice! The formwork equipment will allow you to extend the period of operation of the shower - it is recommended to increase the level of the entire foundation by 10 cm, raising it above the ground using boards reinforced with stakes and spacers.

Drain pit equipment

The pit volume is usually more than 2 cubic meters. m, while its walls must be strengthened in order to avoid possible scree. The drain is located a few meters from the shower, but not under the building itself or near its walls - this will lead to the destruction of the foundation in the future, as well as the appearance of unwanted odors.

Equipment example drain hole for summer shower

The drain must be laid with a waterproof layer - roofing material, hydroglass insulation, PVC film or concrete screed(reinforced with metal mesh).

Attention! A common mistake is to use clay as an insulating material, which erodes and soon clogs the drainage ditch.

Installation of a frame for a temporary shower stall

If for a capital structure it is fulfilled brickwork, then for a temporary one a frame is usually installed: metal or wood. In the latter case, the wood should be treated with special impregnations that will protect it from insects and moisture, preventing the formation of fungus and mold.

Wooden frame for summer shower

1. Markings are made - a rectangle is marked directly on the ground, the sides of which correspond to the dimensions of the future country shower.
2. Wooden beams are installed, the width of which reaches up to 10 cm.
3. Bandaging is carried out - starting from the top, the structure is securely fastened with bolts, after which the beams that form the basis of the shower walls are connected.
4. Walls are installed, for the construction of which you can use either boards, slate or plastic panels.
5. The pipes are being laid out - the water supply is installed so that the pipe outlet under the shower hose is higher than the level of the head (this will provide the necessary pressure for water movement). The drainage is discharged into a sump tank or into a specially equipped septic tank.
6. The tank is installed - a threaded outlet is made, a tap with the appropriate nozzle is installed, after which the barrel is lifted up and secured.

Suitable as a tank for a country shower plastic container, which can be purchased at a specialty store, or another barrel available on the farm. It is desirable that it be flat and proportionate to the area of ​​the building so that the weight is evenly distributed over load-bearing structure. Its volume is selected at the rate of 40 liters per family member, but the barrel should not be too heavy - its maximum volume is no more than 200 liters!

Solar water heating tank

Advice! So that the owner of the dacha does not have to carry water to the tank himself every time, it is possible to equip it with automatic filling.

Lighting and ventilation of a country shower

When doing the wiring yourself, it is important to follow all electrical installation rules and adhere to safety precautions. Separately due to high humidity Care should be taken to insulate the wiring.

Window for summer shower ventilation

Internal shower decoration should be made of moisture-resistant materials: plastic panels, pieces of linoleum, oilcloth, etc. If wood is used, then each individual board is covered with hot drying oil.

The concrete floor is usually covered with gratings made of plastic or wood, and rubber mats are laid on top. It is quite convenient to equip a small changing room directly in the shower. To prevent water from getting into it, the floors in it are slightly raised by a couple of centimeters - this can be easily achieved by additionally installing a tray.

Internal structure of a summer shower

Concerning exterior finishing, then they will look harmonious similar materials, which have already been used for registration country house and other buildings on the site.

To use the shower not only for summer period, but also in colder seasons, it is recommended to insulate it with polystyrene foam, which is placed in inner space and covered with PVC film on top. The walls are usually painted or plastered, covered with clapboard or siding.

How to build a summer shower in the country: video

Types of summer shower: photo